Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child Custody

I am married, and I have a 4 month old daughter. On her birth certificate I didn't put who the father was.

Well I want to file for divorce, and I want full custody.

Should I file for custody first, or just all together with the divorce.

He is a smokes mirajuana and has an anger problem. He already is on probabtion for 3 yrs for domestic violence. Can I use that against him?

I just dont want this to be a prolonged trial. Since he isn't on the birth certificate, that means I don't have to serve him. Just get full custody?

I need help!


Asked on 3/21/08, 12:46 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Child Custody

You should file for divorce and custody at the same time. If he agrees...it will not be prolong. You have to serve him with all the papers.

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Answered on 3/21/08, 1:04 pm
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Child Custody

You should file for divorce and custody at the same time. If he agrees...it will not be prolong. You have to serve him with all the papers.

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Answered on 3/21/08, 1:29 pm
sean novick The Sean Novick Law Group

Re: Child Custody

You would file for divorce, and then move forward with custody, etc.

If you would like, please contact my office for a free consultation.

www.seannovicklaw.com

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Answered on 3/21/08, 1:43 pm
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: Child Custody

the birth certificate name means very little.

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Answered on 3/21/08, 5:57 pm


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